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MORE HOMES ADDED: 2012 holiday light list

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Staff Writer - Surrey North Delta Leader

posted Dec 14, 2012 at 10:00 AM

Homes on terra firma aren’t the only things displaying some seasonal sparkle. On Dec. 8, decorated boats cast pretty reflections in Semiahmoo Bay during the annual International Yacht Club of B.C.’s Christmas Light Parade.

— image credit: Boaz Joseph / The Leader

It’s that time of year again – time to enjoy the bright lights of Surrey and Delta holiday homes.

There are some new ones on The Leader list this year, but many are perennial favourites from previous years, so if anything has changed – or you’d like to add your home to the list – email the details to newsroom@surreyleader.com

• 15097 90A Ave.

Until Jan. 1 every night from 6-10 p.m., you may walk through or just drive past Art and Lou’s Chistmas lights to enjoy the sights. There are more than 10,000 lights to see and the North Pole. Also take in the nativity scene. On Dec. 22 from 6-9:30 p.m., Santa and Frosty will be on-site. There will be candy canes for the kids and coffee for the grown-ups.

• 16951 Jersey Dr.

The Bonneteau family house and front yard are full of thousands of lights and numerous characters.

• 13675 Grosvenor Rd.

Come see the Grinch stealing Santa’s sleigh. This is Watson Smillie’s third year hosting a computerized light show. The lights are on nightly from 5-11 p.m. and run until Dec. 31. Donations accepted for the Surrey Hospice Society.

• 7022 140A St.

Amy Nichols says her father-in-law Frank Nichols spends countless hours decorating his house with lights and decorations in the spirit of Christmas. He strives to make the season merry and bright for others.

• 18279 Claytonwood Cres.

The Flathen family starts decorating “The Christmas House” in October, and every year they add something new.

• 16956 60A Ave.

The Kinna family in Cloverdale spends weeks setting up their Christmas display. The family accepts donations in support of the pediatric unit at Surrey Memorial Hospital. Lights are on Sunday to Thursday from 5-10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 5-11 p.m.

• 15466 91A Ave.

The 11th annual Lagerstrom light show is now on. To those not familiar with the display, it has tens of thousands of lights, run by computer, and is synchronized to music. The Lagerstroms – Dan, Cindy and Kyle – collect donations for the Canadian Cancer Society’s Camp Goodtimes. They’ve raised more than $25,000 to date. More information can be found at www.lightup.ca

• 12880 and 12881 104A Ave.

The light fight continues at the duelling Griswolds.

• 15659 93A Ave.

The Haggarty Christmas House has almost 15,000 lights, including toy soldiers, candlesticks, lit trees, and Santa and his nine reindeer in a life-size sleigh. The display is on from 6-11 p.m. until Jan. 1. Donations are accepted for B.C. Children’s Hospital.

• 15630 111 Ave.

The Cousins family display has lights, ornaments, inflatable Santas and other decorations. The lights are turned on each weeknight from 5-9:30 p.m.

• 11548 86A Ave.

Bob and Maureen Mussato have a Christmas display with thousands of lights and ornaments which are on nightly from 5-11 p.m.

A computerized display with more than 9,000 watts of christmas lights synched to music. The show runs every night from 5-9 p.m. You can here the music on your car radio on 107.1

• 19368 62A Ave.

“Wish Upon A Star” features 13,000 lights, including Santa’s sleigh and reindeer, many characters, and specialty lights – all under the glow of a five-foot star. Turn on 193B Street from 64 Avenue – the guiding light of the star will lead your way.

Also check out:

• 14601 40 Ave. (Peace Arch RV Park)

• 6369 165A St.

• 13130 65B Ave.

• 11422 75 Ave.

• 11084 153A St.

• 11082 Jay Cr.

• 6585 193 St.

• 19158 48 Ave.

• 14151 Coldicutt Ave. (White Rock)

• 15575 Victoria Avenue (White Rock)

Lit from 6-10 p.m.

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